April 03, 2025

#203 Bioelectric Magic For Chronic Pain, Nervous System Regulation, & Longevity with Less Effort: Tai Chi, Qigong, Daoism | Sifu Boggie @Shundao Mystery School

1 hour 14 minutes

Struggling with stress, chronic pain, or low energy?

Sifu Boggie reveals how Tai Chi and Qigong can regulate your nervous system, ease discomfort, & enhance longevity with minimal effort.

He’ll break down the bioelectric principles behind these ancient practices, showing how breathwork, movement, & the Dao’s wisdom create effortless resilience & balance.

Whether you're looking to improve recovery, sharpen focus, or increase vitality, this episode delivers powerful insights into optimizing health with time-tested methods. Learn these & more on today’s episode, ‘Ancient Arts for Longevity’

Meet our guest

Sifu Boggie (Paul Brighton) is a Daoist guide, mentor, & self-healing practitioner with 40+ years of experience in Daoism & Qigong. Trained by renowned masters, he specializes in Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Shun Dao philosophy, Reiki, Reflexology, TuiNa, Tit-Tar, Acupressure, & Daoist Shamanism

His teachings blend Daoist wisdom with practical energy & bodywork techniques, guiding individuals to unlock their own healing potential. With a diverse background from law enforcement to baking, he brings humor, storytelling, & deep insight to help others find balance, transformation, & self-discovery

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Key takeaways

Qigong is like musical notes & Tai Chi is a composition of those notes, combining various Qigongs

The symbol often called “yin yang” is actually named Tai Chi, representing the balance of yin (black) & yang (white)

Taoism recognizes three minds in the body—one in the head, one in the heart & one in the gut

Modern science supports brain-heart coherence, a key concept in Tai Chi & Qigong

Star Wars & the concept of the Force are inspired by the Tao, with chi as the basis for "the Force"

Qigong helps with conditions like IBS, fibromyalgia, diabetes & more

Qigong applies in martial, medical & meditational contexts, showing its versatility

Episode Highlights

9:49 Understanding Dao: Flow & Change

24:50 Health & Life Benefits of Tai Chi & Qigong

48:12 Practical Daoist Tips & Philosophies

1:01:41 How to Deal with Trauma Stored in Your Body

Links

Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ppbBW36NTt0

Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/203

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